Calories in White rice

Data reviewed 2026-09-08 against USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy).

A 100 g serving of white rice has about 130 kcal, with 2.7 g of protein, 28.2 g of carbohydrate (0.4 g of that fibre) and 0.3 g of fat. The table below gives the full breakdown and the most common portion sizes.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories130 kcal
Protein2.7 g
Carbohydrate28.2 g
Fibre0.4 g
Sugars0.1 g
Fat0.3 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Sodium1 mg
Cholesterol0 mg

Common portions

PortionWeightCalories
cup158 g205 kcal

Log white rice in a recipe

To see how white rice affects a whole dish, drop it into the recipe calorie calculator with the rest of your ingredients — it totals calories, protein, carbs and net carbs for the recipe, per serving and per 100 g. The methodology shows the exact arithmetic.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in white rice?

About 130 kcal per 100 g. Portion calories depend on how much you use — see the portions table above for common amounts.

How much protein is in white rice?

White rice has roughly 2.7 g of protein per 100 g.

Is white rice keto-friendly?

Its net carbs are about 27.8 g per 100 g (total carbs 28.2 g minus 0.4 g fibre). Whether it fits your day depends on portion size and your carb target.

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